Upheavals of Thought

The Intelligence of Emotions

by: Martha C. Nussbaum

in: Ethics & Morality

Summary:

The book explores the role of emotions in individual reasoning and social justice, arguing that emotions are not just irrational impulses but complex and intelligent responses that are integral to our thoughts and moral judgments. It examines the philosophical and psychological aspects of emotions, drawing from literature, music, and art to understand their importance in personal and political realms.